A translation of President Ikeda's "Words of the Week"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
May 16th-22nd, 2016
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Let's respect each and every individual
and make a wholehearted effort
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
May 16th-22nd, 2016
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Let's respect each and every individual
and make a wholehearted effort
to look out for
and be concerned about their well-being.
Herein lies the humanistic philosophy of the SGI.
Just like Bodhisattva Never Disparaging did*,
let's engage in dialogue with others,
and courageously and patiently share our beliefs
in the forefront of our movement's activities!
*Nichiren writes, "The heart of the Buddha's lifetime of teachings is the Lotus Sutra, and the heart of the practice of the Lotus Sutra is found in the 'Never Disparaging' chapter. What does Bodhisattva Never Disparaging's profound respect for people signify? The purpose of the appearance in this world of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, lies in his behaviour as a human being." (ref.: http://www.sgi.org/about-us/buddhism-in-daily-life/bodhisattva-never-disparaging.html)
Monday, May 16th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The voice carries out the work of the Buddha."
(Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
Herein lies the humanistic philosophy of the SGI.
Just like Bodhisattva Never Disparaging did*,
let's engage in dialogue with others,
and courageously and patiently share our beliefs
in the forefront of our movement's activities!
*Nichiren writes, "The heart of the Buddha's lifetime of teachings is the Lotus Sutra, and the heart of the practice of the Lotus Sutra is found in the 'Never Disparaging' chapter. What does Bodhisattva Never Disparaging's profound respect for people signify? The purpose of the appearance in this world of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, lies in his behaviour as a human being." (ref.: http://www.sgi.org/about-us/buddhism-in-daily-life/bodhisattva-never-disparaging.html)
Monday, May 16th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The voice carries out the work of the Buddha."
(Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
- The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings,
page 4)
Selection source:
Selection source:
SGI President Ikeda's guidance,
Seikyo Shimbun, May 14th, 2016
Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"These days, people try to avoid hard work. They seem to feel that working hard is old-fashioned or a waste of energy. However, this is certainly not the case. In essence, all of our efforts are for our own sake.
"We live in an age in which people can easily indulge themselves as much as they like and leave everything up to others. Making efforts to train and develop oneself is not considered important. But such an attitude has caused many to lose their sense of purpose and identity.
"Because of this prevailing climate, those resolved to actively seek out hard work will gain great reward and benefit. Those who thoroughly develop themselves and forge an undefeatable self will be victorious.
Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"These days, people try to avoid hard work. They seem to feel that working hard is old-fashioned or a waste of energy. However, this is certainly not the case. In essence, all of our efforts are for our own sake.
"We live in an age in which people can easily indulge themselves as much as they like and leave everything up to others. Making efforts to train and develop oneself is not considered important. But such an attitude has caused many to lose their sense of purpose and identity.
"Because of this prevailing climate, those resolved to actively seek out hard work will gain great reward and benefit. Those who thoroughly develop themselves and forge an undefeatable self will be victorious.
"Where can we find such a wonderful realm of self-development? It is here in the SGI. Here, we find the path for securing supreme victory in life."
SGI Newsletter No. 9366, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 2: Human Revolution, 17.4 Seeking Out Challenges for Self-Development in One's Youth, translation released 8th March, 2016
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site address at
http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
TESSHITE "HITORI O TAISETSU NI"
KOKONI SOKA NO NINGENGAKU GA.
FUKYO BOSATSU NO GOTOKU
YUKAN NI SOSHITE NEBARIZUYOKU
SAIZENSEN DE SHINNEN NO TAIWA O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KOE BUTSUJI O NASU"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 708)
http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
TESSHITE "HITORI O TAISETSU NI"
KOKONI SOKA NO NINGENGAKU GA.
FUKYO BOSATSU NO GOTOKU
YUKAN NI SOSHITE NEBARIZUYOKU
SAIZENSEN DE SHINNEN NO TAIWA O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KOE BUTSUJI O NASU"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 708)
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